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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 21-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the relation between Lao Hong and Lao Chen?
(a) They are best friends.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are brother and sister.

2. In what century is "The Examination" set?
(a) 18th.
(b) 16th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 15th.

3. What is the third son sometimes called?
(a) Three Brother.
(b) Just by his given name.
(c) Brother Third.
(d) Third Son.

4. How is Chen traveling?
(a) A cart.
(b) On his family's horse.
(c) On his family's mule.
(d) On foot.

5. Why do the two boys intend to go there?
(a) To find a bride for their younger sister.
(b) So Chen can take the provincial exams.
(c) To light candles for their mother in the temple.
(d) To find a bride for Chen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Fire Star and Dragon Legs?

2. Who does Bao ask to change Hong's mind?

3. In what province do Lao Chen and Lao Hong live?

4. What does Chen need that was difficult to get?

5. With what does Lao Chen show a remarkable ability when very young?

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